text: The former Scunthorpe, Sheffield Wednesday and Preston player worked with Blackpool manager Gary Bowyer as a trainee at Blackburn.
  The 27-year-old was released by York in January after making 18 appearances for the League Two side.
  "I've played against some of the lads before - there are some good players, and some good signings have been made this summer," he told the club website.
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target: Blackpool have signed ex-York defender Eddie Nolan on a one-year deal.